Pharmacology Basic Science- ONLINE

ELEC 508 / PHSP 665

Department
Health Sciences Education and Pathology

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Non-Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
No

Prerequisites
Completion of Phase 1

Goal

This online elective is designed to reinforce the fundamental principles of pharmacology in M3 and M4 years. It will allow the students to integrate the scientific basis of pharmacotherapy with clinical experiences. Along with the core concepts of pharmacology, selected chemotherapeutic agents including antibacterial, antivirals, and antifungals will be covered in depth. Each student is required to actively participate in small group discussions during synchronous online sessions. In addition, students are expected to complete asynchronous online learning modules, required reading, and practice pharmacology questions in USMLE format. Each student will be required to submit a written assignment every week and a presentation at the end of the elective.

Required Reading
Katzung, B. G. (2017). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 14th Edition. McGraw Hill Professional.

Objectives

At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:

  1. Explain the rationale for use of drugs based on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.
  2. Describe mechanism of action of major antimicrobials and mechanisms of antibacterial resistance.
  3. Compare the therapeutic uses of major classes of antimicrobial agents.
  4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of combination antimicrobial therapy.
  5. Calculate antimicrobial dosing based on drug levels and pharmacokinetic parameters.
  6. Predict adverse effects, drug interactions, and contraindications of drugs.
  7. Apply fundamental principles of pharmacology in the design of rational therapeutic regimens for patients.
  8. Improve communication and presentation skills.

Method of Assessment

Standard Non-clinical Evaluation - Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Additional Methods

Faculty will base their evaluation on: 1. Weekly written assignments 2. Weekly quizzes 3. Presentation (Max 20 slides) 4. Participation in small group activities

Course Director
Dr. Monzurul Roni

Course Coordinator
Stephanie Thomas
smaho3@uic.edu
309-680-8641

Location
Online

Setting
Neither Outpatient nor Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
No

Weekends
No

House Staff
No

Number of Learners per Block
Minimum 3, no maximum

Duration
4 weeks

Who is this elective available to
Both M3s and M4s

Blocks Available
Block 9